22:43 Feb 3, 2024 |
Chinese to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. / 课堂上 | |||||||
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4 +1 | fidgeting |
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4 | fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with OR fiddling and fidgeting |
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4 | hyperactive behavior |
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fidgeting Explanation: 小动作 can be translated to "fidgeting" or "small movements." It refers to minor, often restless movements or actions, especially in contexts where someone is expected to remain still or pay attention. "小张在课堂上做小动作,不认真听讲" can be translated as "Xiao Zhang is fidgeting in class and not listening attentively. |
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fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with OR fiddling and fidgeting Explanation: Fiddling generally implies small, often repetitive movements or actions, especially with the hands. E.g. Tom was fiddling with his pen while the lecture was going on. Fidgeting refers to restless or nervous movements, typically involving small, quick motions. E.g. "Tom couldn't stop fidgeting in his seat during the meeting." Tom is preoccupied with fiddling (around)/tinkering/fidgeting with another object. Tom is fiddling and fidgeting in class. Example sentence(s):
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hyperactive behavior Explanation: 小张在课堂上做小动作 Xiao Zhang showed signs of hyperactive behavior in class hyperactive behavior: 多动症的行为,不集中,坐不定,可能会骚扰他人,影响他人学习。 |
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